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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
· MEETING·
Monday, February 26, 2024
6:30 p.m.
(Scheduled to be broadcast on Channel 16)
City Council: Mayor Rafferty, Councilmembers Cavegn, Lyden, Ruhland and Stoesz
City Administrator: Sarah Cotton
COUNCIL WORK SESSION, 6:00 P.M.
Community Room (not televised)
1.Annual Appointments to Advisory Boards/Committees
2.Review Regular Agenda
CITY COUNCIL MEETING, 6:30 P.M.
Call to Order and Roll Call
The meeting was called to order at 6:30 PM. Councilmembers Lyden, Stoesz, Cavegn, and
Mayor Rafferty were present. Councilmember Ruhland was absent.
Pledge of Allegiance
Public Comment (sign-in prior to start of meeting per Rules of Decorum)
Public comment was received from Mr. Sam Bennett. Public comment was closed at 6:35
PM.
Setting the Agenda: Addition or deletion of agenda items
1.CONSENT AGENDA
A.Consider Approval of Expenditures for February 26, 2024 (Check No. 120244 through
120312) in the Amount of $627,233.24
B.Consider Approval of January 22, 2024 Council Special Work Session Minutes (1)
C.Consider Approval of January 22, 2024 Council Special Work Session Minutes (2)
D.Consider Approval of January 29, 2024 Council Special Work Session Minutes
E.Consider Approval of February 5, 2024 Council Work Session Minutes
F.Consider Approval of February 12, 2024 Council Work Session Minutes
G.Consider Approval of February 12, 2024 Council Meeting Minutes
H.Consider Approval of the Hiring of Part-Time Staff for the Rookery Activity Center
I.Consider Approval of Resolution 24-17, Approving a New Massage Enterprise and
Massage Therapist Licenses
Council Agenda -2- February 26, 2024
J. Consider Approval of Application for Exempt Gambling Permit
i. Motion to: Approve Consent Agenda Items 1A-1J
2. ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT REPORT
A. Election Judge Pay, Jolleen Chaika
i. Motion to: Approve increase in Election Judge pay to $15 per hour and Head Judge
pay to $17 for each election held in the City of Lino Lakes
3. PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT REPORT
A. Consider Appointment of Paid On-Call Firefighter, John Swenson
i. Motion to: Approve appointment of James Fisher as Paid On-Call Fire Fighter
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
5. NEW BUSINESS
None
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 6:41 PM.
RESULT: CARRIED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Cavegn
SECONDER: Stoesz
AYES: Cavegn, Stoesz, Lyden, Rafferty
RESULT: CARRIED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Lyden
SECONDER: Stoesz
AYES: Cavegn, Lyden, Stoesz, Rafferty
RESULT: CARRIED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Cavegn
SECONDER: Stoesz
AYES: Cavegn, Stoesz, Lyden, Rafferty
Council Agenda -3- February 26, 2024
Community Calendar – A Look Ahead
February 27, 2024 through March 7, 2024
• Wednesday, February 28: Environmental Board Meeting
• Monday, March 4: City Council Work Session
• Wednesday, March 6: Park Board Meeting
• Thursday, March 7, 8:00 AM: EDAC Meeting
AMENDED
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
·MEETING·
Monday, February 26, 2024
6:30 p.m.
(Scheduled to be broadcast on Channel 16)
City Council: Mayor Rafferty, Councilmembers Cavegn, Lyden, Ruhland and Stoesz
City Administrator: Sarah Cotton
COUNCIL WORK SESSION, 6:00 P.M.
Community Room (not televised)
1.Annual Appointments to Advisory Boards/Committees
2.Review Regular Agenda
CITY COUNCIL MEETING, 6:30 P.M.
Call to Order and Roll Call
Pledge of Allegiance
Public Comment (sign-in prior to start of meeting per Rules of Decorum)
Setting the Agenda: Addition or deletion of agenda items
1.CONSENT AGENDA
A.Consider Approval of Expenditures for February 26, 2024 (Check No. 120244 through
120312) in the Amount of $627,233.24
B.Consider Approval of January 22, 2024 Council Special Work Session Minutes (1)
C.Consider Approval of January 22, 2024 Council Special Work Session Minutes (2)
D.Consider Approval of January 29, 2024 Council Special Work Session Minutes
E.Consider Approval of February 5, 2024 Council Work Session Minutes
F.Consider Approval of February 12, 2024 Council Work Session Minutes
G.Consider Approval of February 12, 2024 Council Meeting Minutes
H.Consider Approval of the Hiring of Part-Time Staff for the Rookery Activity Center
I.Consider Approval of Resolution 24-17, Approving a New Massage Enterprise and
Massage Therapist Licenses
J.Consider Approval of Application for Exempt Gambling Permit
2.ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT REPORT
A.Election Judge Pay, Jolleen Chaika
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Council Agenda -2- February 26, 2024
3. PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT REPORT
A. Consider Appointment of Paid On-Call Firefighter, John Swenson
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
5. NEW BUSINESS
None
Adjournment
Community Calendar – A Look Ahead
February 27, 2024 through March 7, 2024
• Wednesday, February 28: Environmental Board Meeting
• Monday, March 4: City Council Work Session
• Wednesday, March 6: Park Board Meeting
• Thursday, March 7, 8:00 AM: EDAC Meeting
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CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING STAFF REPORT
AGENDA ITEM 1E
STAFF ORIGINATOR:
MEETING DATE:
TOPIC:
VOTE REQUIRED:
Jolleen Chaika, City Clerk
February 12, 2024
Board/Commission Appointments - Amended with Correction
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INTRODUCTION
Each year, the City Council considers the appointment of Lino Lakes residents to serve on
various advisory boards and committees.
BACKGROUND
Openings for Lino Lakes Advisory Boards and Committees were advertised, applications were
received and reviewed, and interviews were conducted by City Council. Following the
interviews, the following applicants have been recommended for appointment:
Planning & Zoning Board: Three (3) vacancies, six (6) applications received
-Suzy Guthmueller
-Nate Vojtech
-Isaac Wipperfurth
Park Board: Two (2) vacancies, two (2) applications received
-Clark Gooder
-Jason Spitzer
Environmental Board: Two (2) vacancies, two (2) applications received
-John Sullivan
-Cassondra Cavegn
Economic Development Advisory Committee: Three (3) vacancies Two (2) vacancies, five (5)
applications received:
-Andrew Cravero
-Chris Spenner
RECOMMENDATION
Consider approval of appointments to the Lino Lakes Advisory Board and Committees as listed
above.
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Memo from 02/12/2024 Council Meeting
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Expenditures
February 26, 2024
Check #120244 to #120312
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Electronic Funds Transfer
MN Statute 471.38 Subd. 3
Council Meeting February 26, 2024 Transfer In/(Out)
2/14/2024 Transfer from FRB Money Market 600,000.00
2/16/2024 Payroll #04 (203,817.45)
2/16/2024 Payroll #04 Federal Deposit (57,308.03)
2/16/2024 Payroll #04 PERA (57,731.43)
2/16/2024 Payroll #04 State (12,927.61)
2/16/2024 Payroll #04 Child Support (780.05)
2/16/2024 Payroll #04 H.S.A. Bank Pretax (3,200.24)
2/16/2024 Payroll #04 TASC Pretax (867.27)
2/16/2024 Payroll #04 Mission Sq 457 Def. Comp #301596 (5,019.00)
2/16/2024 Payroll #04 Mission Sq Roth IRA #706155 (939.23)
2/16/2024 Payroll #04 MSRS HCSP #98946-01 (5,529.38)
2/16/2024 Payroll #04 MSRS Def. Comp #98945-01 (2,985.00)
2/16/2024 Payroll #04 MSRS Roth IRA #98945-01 (779.00)
2/20/2024 Wire to Moreton Capital Markets (41,000.00)
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LINO LAKES CITY COUNCIL
WORK SESSION
MINUTES
DATE: January 22, 2024
TIME STARTED: 5:30 PM
TIME ENDED: 6:00 PM
MEMBERS PRESENT: Councilmembers Stoesz, Lyden, Ruhland, Cavegn, Mayor
Rafferty
Staff Members Present: City Clerk Jolleen Chaika.
The City Council conducted an interview of Chris Spenner, an applicant seeking appointment to
the Economic Development Advisory Committee. An interview of Isaac Wipperfurth, an
incumbent applicant seeking reappointment to the Planning and Zoning Board, was held
immediately following.
The Special Work Session concluded at 6:00 PM.
These minutes were considered and approved at the regular Council Meeting on February 26,
2024.
Jolleen Chaika, City Clerk Rob Rafferty, Mayor
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LINO LAKES CITY COUNCIL
WORK SESSION
MINUTES
DATE: January 22, 2024
TIME STARTED: 7:31 PM
TIME ENDED: 8:23 PM
MEMBERS PRESENT: Councilmembers Stoesz, Lyden, Ruhland, Cavegn, Mayor
Rafferty
Staff Members Present: City Clerk Jolleen Chaika.
The City Council conducted the following interviews:
- Theresa O’Connell, an applicant seeking appointment to the Planning and Zoning Board.
- Nate Vojtech, an incumbent applicant seeking reappointment to the Planning and
Zoning Board.
- SaraJo Metros, an incumbent applicant seeking reappointment to the Planning and
Zoning Board.
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The Special Work Session concluded at 8:23 PM.
These minutes were considered and approved at the regular Council Meeting on February 26,
2024.
Jolleen Chaika, City Clerk Rob Rafferty, Mayor
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LINO LAKES CITY COUNCIL
WORK SESSION
MINUTES
DATE: January 29, 2024
TIME STARTED: 5:30 PM
TIME ENDED: 8:20 PM
MEMBERS PRESENT: Councilmembers Stoesz, Lyden, Ruhland, Cavegn, Mayor
Rafferty
Staff Members Present: City Clerk Jolleen Chaika.
The City Council conducted the following interviews:
- Andrew Cravero, an incumbent applicant seeking reappointment to the Economic
Development Advisory Committee.
- Julie Jeffrey Schwartz, an incumbent applicant seeking reappointment to the Economic
Development Advisory Committee.
- Suzy Guthmueller, an applicant seeking appointment to the Planning and Zoning Board
or the Economic Development Advisory Committee.
- Joe Graf, an applicant seeking appointment to the Planning and Zoning Board or the
Economic Development Advisory Committee
Following the interviews, the Council held brief discussion on the applicants and interview
results.
The Special Work Session concluded at 8:20 PM.
These minutes were considered and approved at the regular Council Meeting on February 26,
2024.
Jolleen Chaika, City Clerk Rob Rafferty, Mayor
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LINO LAKES CITY COUNCIL
WORK SESSION
MINUTES
DATE: February 5, 2024
TIME STARTED: 6:00 PM
TIME ENDED: 8:32 PM
MEMBERS PRESENT: Councilmembers Lyden, Stoesz, Ruhland, Cavegn, Mayor
Rafferty
Staff members present: City Administrator Sarah Cotton; Public Safety Director John Swenson;
Community Development Director Michael Grochala; City Planner Katie Larsen.; City Clerk Jolleen
Chaika.
1. Del Webb Community-Pulte Group Presentation
City Planner Katie Larsen introduced PaulHeuer and Dean Letter from the Pulte Group/Del
Webb. Mr. Heuer presented on a concept for a planned 55+ community proposed for Lino
Lakes. Following the presentation, a tour of the Corcoran Del Webb community was offered
to Council. City staff will coordinate a date and time with Council for the tour.
Councilmembers noted concerns about proposed lot sizes and indicated to the presenters
that the side setbacks would likely need to increase.
2. Jansen Addition Preliminary Plat
City Planner Katie Larsen presented on a preliminary plan for a three (3) lot subdivision of an
existing single family lot. The applicant, Boulder Contracting, submitted a land use application
for preliminary plat for Jansen Addition. The applicant proposes to subdivide the existing
parcel located at 523 Lois Lane into three (3) single family lots for the purpose of constructing
two (2) new single-family homes.
Council will be presented with the formal application for review and consideration at the
regular meeting on February 12, 2024.
Brief discussion was held by Council about other parcels in the area which already subdivided
in a similar fashion. The Council concurred that this subdivision made sense and they were
supportive of it moving forward.
3. City Council Code of Conduct and Rules of Decorum
City Administrator Sarah Cotton discussed with Council the review of the Council Code of
Conduct, last adopted by Council in 2018; she noted that the Implementation section of the
Code requires that Council review following each municipal election. Also presented was the
newly proposed Rules of Decorum for Council’s consideration; these rules would provide a
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framework for more orderly and organized meetings.
Council discussed the proposed revision of the Code of Conduct, noting that review of the
Code is important for the Council to refresh their recollection of the Code. Council agreed to
bringing forward both the Code of Conduct and the Rules of Decorum for formal adoption at
the next regular meeting.
4. ERP Software
Fiance Director Hannah Lynch explained to Council the status of the current software systems
used by the City for various functions, including finance and community development. She
further explained that due to the limitations of the current software syst ems, there is not a
current software available for Human Resources or assessment tracking. Director Lynch
highlighted that the 2024-2028 Financial Plan includes purchase of new Enterprise Resource
Planning (ERP) software; she suggested that the City explore new vendors which may provide
a more all-encompassing solution across City departments. She highlighted costs of the
current software and provided some estimates as to expected costs with a new ERP.
Council held brief discussion on the need to update software for consistency, staff and
resident efficencies and offered support for staff to move forward to further explore
replacement of the existing software.
5. Q4 and Year-End Wrap Up, 2023 Public Safety Update
Public Safety Director John Swenson provided a detailed update on public safety statistics.
6. Council Updates on Boards and Commissions
Councilmember Ruhland noted that he attended the quarterly Anoka Council Elected Officials
meeting; he stated it was a very informative meeting and encouraged other Councilmembers
to attend future meetings.
7. Tour Fire Apparatus/Adjourn
With no further items for discussion, the work session was adjourned at 8:32 PM and all
Councilmembers went outside of City Hall to tour a new fire apparatus.
These minutes were considered and approved at the regular Council Meeting on February 26,
2024.
Jolleen Chaika, City Clerk Rob Rafferty, Mayor
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LINO LAKES CITY COUNCIL
WORK SESSION
MINUTES
DATE: February 12, 2024
TIME STARTED: 6:00 PM
TIME ENDED: 6:13 PM
MEMBERS PRESENT: Councilmembers Stoesz, Lyden, Ruhland, Cavegn, Mayor
Rafferty
Staff Members Present: City Administrator Sarah Cotton; Public Safety Director John Swenson;
Community Development Director Michael Grochala; City Planner Katie Larsen; City Engin eer
Diane Hankee; City Clerk Jolleen Chaika.
1. Review Regular Agenda
Mayor Rafferty reviewed the meeting agenda. Staff provided an overview of the staff reports
for each agenda item.
Community Development staff provided brief updates on several on-going projects around the
City.
Mayor Rafferty recognized a member of the audience for comment:
Catherine Decker, 614 Pine Street, asked Council of details about a complaint received by law
enforcement that was being discussed prior to the beginning of the work session.
Staff explained briefly to Ms. Decker the Tip411 system and that information received by Public
Safety via that system allows for complainants to remain anonymous. Staff advised that the
details of the complaint are not public at this time.
The work session concluded at 6:13 PM.
These minutes were considered and approved at the regular Council Meeting on February 26,
2024.
Jolleen Chaika, City Clerk Rob Rafferty, Mayor
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LINO LAKES CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
DATE: February 12, 2024
TIME STARTED: 6:30 PM
TIME ENDED: 6:46 PM
MEMBERS PRESENT: Councilmembers, Lyden, Stoesz, Ruhland, Cavegn, Mayor
Rafferty
Staff members present: City Administrator Sarah Cotton; Director of Public Safety John Swenson;
Community Development Director Michael Grochala; City Planner Katie Larsen; City Engineer
Diane Hankee; City Clerk Jolleen Chaika.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Rafferty at 6:30 PM.
PUBLIC COMMENT
There was no public comment received.
1. Motion to Close Public Comment at 6:30 PM
SETTING THE AGENDA
The agenda was accepted as presented with a suggested change by Councilmember Lyden:
Removal of Item 1E for discussion at a future work session. Mayor Rafferty suggested a motion
for the Consent Agenda to include this change.
1. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Consider Approval of Expenditures for February 12, 2024 (Check No. 120136 through
120243) in the Amount of $606,145.82
B. Consider Approval of January 22, 2024 Work Session Minutes
C. Consider Approval of January 22, 2024 Council Meeting Minutes
D. Consider Approval of the Hiring of Part-Time Staff for the Rookery Activity Center
E. Consider Approval of Appointments to Advisory Boards/Commissions
F. Consider Approval of Application for Excluded Bingo for ARCHES
G. Consider Resolution No. 24-15, Adopting the Lino Lakes City Council Code of Conduct and
Rules of Decorum
RESULT: CARRIED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Ruhland
SECONDER: Cavegn
AYES: Ruhland, Cavegn, Lyden, Stoesz, Rafferty
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i. Motion to: Approve Consent Agenda Items 1A-G; 1A -D, 1F-G with 1E removed
until after a time when a meeting can be held to further discuss.
2. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT REPORT
A. Zoning Ordinance Map Amendment
City Planner Katie Larsen presented the second reading of Ordinance 02-24 related to a
zoning map amendment for the future water treatment plant at 6590 12th Avenue. The
ordinance considers a rezoning from R-1X (Single Family Executive) to PSP (Public and
Semi-Public) as buildings such as a water treatment plant are permitted in PSP.
Planner Larsen also requested Council consideration of a summary publication of the
Ordinance.
i. Motion to: Dispense with Full Reading of Ordinance 02-24
ii. Motion to: Approve Second Reading of Ordinance 02-24
iii. Consider Resolution No. 24-16 Approving Summary Publication of Ordinance No.
02-24
RESULT: CARRIED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Cavegn
SECONDER: Lyden
AYES: Cavegn, Lyden, Stoesz, Ruhland, Rafferty
RESULT: CARRIED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Cavegn
SECONDER: Ruhland
AYES: Cavegn, Ruhland, Lyden, Stoesz, Rafferty
RESULT: CARRIED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Cavegn
SECONDER: Ruhland
AYES/ROLL CALL: Lyden, Stoesz, Ruhland, Cavegn, Rafferty
RESULT: CARRIED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Cavegn
SECONDER: Ruhland
AYES: Cavegn, Ruhland, Lyden, Stoesz, Rafferty
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B. Consider Resolution No. 24-11 Approving Jansen Addition Preliminary Plat
City Planner Katie Larsen presented for Council consideration a preliminary plan for a
three (3) lot subdivision of an existing single-family lot. The applicant, Boulder
Contracting, submitted a land use application for preliminary plat for Jansen Addition. The
applicant has proposed to subdivide the existing parcel located at 523 Lois Lane into three
(3) single family lots for the purpose of constructing two (2) new single-family homes.
Planner Larsen highlighted the review process by the Planning and Zoning Board as well
as the public hearing that was held in conjunction with the review.
i. Motion to Approve Resolution 24-11, Approving Jansen Addition Preliminary Plat
C. Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment
City Planner Katie Larsen reviewed the second reading of proposed Ordinance 03-24, an
ordinance approving the renumeration and codification of Chapter 1007. Council first
reviewed and approved the first reading at the January 22, 2024 Council Meeting. Based
on the volume of the proposed ordinance, Planner Larsen suggested Council approval of
Resolution 24-07 to allow for a summary publication of the ordinance.
i. Motion to: Dispense with Full Reading of Ordinance 02-24
ii. Motion to: Approve Second Reading of Ordinance 0 3-24
RESULT: CARRIED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Lyden
SECONDER: Stoesz
AYES: Lyden, Stoesz, Ruhland, Cavegn, Rafferty
RESULT: CARRIED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Cavegn
SECONDER: Ruhland
AYES: Cavegn, Ruhland, Lyden, Stoesz, Rafferty
RESULT: CARRIED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Cavegn
SECONDER: Ruhland
AYES/ROLL CALL: Lyden, Stoesz, Ruhland, Cavegn, Rafferty
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iii. Motion to Approve Resolution 24-07, Approving Summary Publication
D. Consider Resolution No. 24-12, Approve Final Payment, 2022 East Shadow Lake Drive
Project
City Engineer Diane Hankee requested Council consideration and approval of the final
payment on the 2022 utility project at East Shadow Lake Drive. She provided background
into the project and advised that the project is now c omplete and the site restored. The
total contract amount for the project was $529,438.11; she requested approval of the
final payment in the amount of $41,240.17 to Dresel Contracting.
i. Motion to Approve Resolution 24-12, Approving Final Payment 2022 E. Shadow
Lake Drive Project
E. 2024 Street Rehabilitation and Trunk Watermain Project
City Engineer Diane Hankee requested Council consideration to accept bids and award a
construction contract for the 2024 Street Rehabilitation and Trunk Watermain Project.
She provided background on the project, advising that on December 11, 2023, the City
Council ordered the project and authorized the advertisement for bid for the 2024 Street
Rehabilitation and Trunk Watermain Project. The street project is in conformance with
the City’s Pavement Management Program and Capital Improvement Planning. The
Pavement Management Program evaluates the condition of the roadways and provides
recommendations for maintenance for the City’s entire network of roadways. Engineer
Hankee provided the detailed areas proposed for improvement.
RESULT: CARRIED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Cavegn
SECONDER: Ruhland
AYES: Cavegn, Ruhland, Lyden, Stoesz, Rafferty
RESULT: CARRIED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Lyden
SECONDER: Stoesz
AYES: Lyden, Stoesz, Ruhland, Cavegn, Rafferty
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i. Motion to Approve Resolution 24-13, Accepting Bids, Awarding a Construction
Contract
ii. Motion to Approve Resolution 24-14, Approving Construction Services Contract
with WSB LLC.
F. Consideration of Resolution No. 23-130, Approving Utility Meter Reading Equipment
Hardware and Customer Portal and Analytics
Community Development Director Michael Grochala provided background on the
December 11, 2023 Council meeting where the consideration of Resolution 23-130 was
tabled until February 12, 2024. He advised that staff i s continuing to work with the City
Attorney to develop the previously discussed policy and he requested that Council
consider further postponing this tabled item. He suggested that if Council were to further
postpone until the March 11, 2024 meeting, staff could bring this item forward at the
March work session for detailed discussion.
i. Motion to Further Postpone Consideration of Resolution 23-130 until March 11,
2024.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Rafferty reviewed the Community Calendar as presented on the Agenda. With no further
business before the Council, the meeting was adjourned by Mayor Rafferty at 6:46 PM.
RESULT: CARRIED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Ruhland
SECONDER: Cavegn
AYES: Ruhland, Cavegn, Lyden, Stoesz, Rafferty
RESULT: CARRIED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Ruhland
SECONDER: Cavegn
AYES: Ruhland, Cavegn, Lyden, Stoesz, Rafferty
RESULT: CARRIED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Cavegn
SECONDER: Ruhland
AYES: Cavegn, Ruhland, Lyden, Stoesz, Rafferty
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These minutes were considered and approved at the regular Council Meeting on February 26,
2024.
Jolleen Chaika, City Clerk Rob Rafferty, Mayor
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CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING STAFF REPORT
AGENDA ITEM 1H
STAFF ORIGINATOR: Meg Sawyer, Human Resources and Communications Manager
MEETING DATE: February 26, 2024
TOPIC: Approval of the Hiring of Part-Time Staff for the Rookery Activity Center
VOTE REQUIRED: 3/5
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INTRODUCTION
The Council is being asked to approve the hiring of part-time staff for The Rookery.
BACKGROUND
Staff is seeking approval to hire part-time personnel to work at The Rookery. The recruiting process
has identified candidates that will be a great addition to our staff at The Rookery.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the Council approve the hiring of the part-time personnel listed below:
First Name Last Name Title
Ronna Gerber Guest Services Representative
Rian Cheesebrow Child Watch Attendant
Alayna Kurland Lifeguard
Start dates vary based on position and training schedule.
Please approve the above personnel for the part-time positions at The Rookery Activity Center.
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CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING STAFF REPORT
AGENDA ITEM 1F
STAFF ORIGINATOR: Jolleen Chaika, City Clerk
MEETING DATE: February 26, 2024
TOPIC: Resolution 24-17, Approving a New Massage Licenses
VOTE REQUIRED: 3/5
INTRODUCTION
The City of Lino Lakes requires a license for massage businesses and massage therapists to
operate in the City.
BACKGROUND
Loreen Freeberg has applied for a Massage Enterprise license and Melody Nelson a Massage
Therapist License. Ms. Freeberg currently operates the salon located within Lyngblomstem and
offers hair services to residents; she would like to add massage therapy services via Melody
Nelson.
A background check was conducted by Lino Lakes Public Safety for both applicants and no
information was obtained which would disqualify Ms. Freeberg from obtaining a Massage
Enterprise and Ms. Nelson from obtaining a Massage Therapist license in the City of Lino Lakes.
All requisite application requirements have been met and fees have been paid in full.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of Resolution 24-17 Approving New Massage Enterprise and a
Massage Therapist Licenses.
ATTACHMENTS
Resolution 24-17
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CITY OF LINO LAKES
RESOLUTION NO. 24-17
Approving New Massage Enterprise and a Massage Therapist Licenses
WHEREAS, the City of Lino Lakes requires all businesses and therapists
offering therapeutic massage services to apply on a city-approved application form for
a Massage Enterprise License and a Massage Therapist License; and,
WHEREAS, Ms. Loreen Freeberg, owner of Hair and Make-up by Loreen, has applied for
a Massage Enterprise License and a Massage Therapist License in order to offer therapeutic
massage services at the salon she operates located in Lyngblomsten; and,
WHEREAS, Ms. Melody Nelson has applied for a Massage Therapist license to provide
massage therapy services at the salon located in Lyngblomsten; and,
WHEREAS, City staff, including Public Safety, has reviewed the applications
and background investigation materials and has found that the applicants meet local
licensing requirements;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Lino Lakes,
Minnesota:
The City of Lino Lakes hereby approves the issuance of a Massage Enterprise License to Loreen
Freeberg and a Massage Therapist License to Melody Nelson, to provide massage therapy
services at Lyngblomsten, effective until June 30, 2023 unless cancelled or revoked before
that date.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Lino Lakes this 26th day of February, 2024.
Rob Rafferty, Mayor
ATTEST:
Jolleen Chaika, City Clerk
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CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING STAFF REPORT
AGENDA ITEM 1J
STAFF ORIGINATOR: Jolleen Chaika, City Clerk
MEETING DATE: February 26, 2024
TOPIC: Exempt Gambling Permit: Lino Lakes Elementary PTO
VOTE REQUIRED: 3/5
INTRODUCTION
Lino Lakes Elementary PTO has applied for an Exempt Gambling Permit to conduct a raffle with
a raffle drawing date of April 20, 2024 at the Lino Lakes Elementary School.
BACKGROUND
Pursuant to Minn. Stat. 349.166, organizations are eligible to obtain an exempt permit to conduct
a raffle without obtaining a full gambling license and without abiding by all provisions required
by licensed organizations if:
• the organization conducts lawful gambling on five or less days per year;
• the organization does not award more than $50,000 in prizes for lawful gambling in
a calendar year;
• the organization submits a board-prescribed application and pays a fee of
$100 to the board for each gambling occasion, and receives an exempt permit
number from the board…The application must include the date and location of the
occasion, the types of lawful gambling to be conducted, and the prizes
to be awarded;
• the organization notifies the local government unit 30 days before the lawful
gambling occasion, or 60 days for an occasion held in a city of the first class;
• the organization purchases all gambling equipment and supplies from a licensed
distributor; and
• the organization reports to the board, on a single-page form prescribed by the board,
within 30 days of each gambling occasion, the gross receipts, prizes, expenses,
expenditures of net profits from the occasion, and the identification of the licensed
distributor from whom all gambling equipment was purchased.
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Additionally, City Ordinance, Section 611.07 requires that any organization applying for any
lawful gambling permit under Minn. Stat. 349.11 through 349.23, must receive approval from
City Council. Although this application is for an exempt permit for a one-time event, Council
approval is still required.
Lino Lakes Elementary PTO meets all requirements to obtain an exempt permit.
RECOMMENDATION
Approve Application for Exempt Permit and authorize City Clerk to sign the same to return to
the MN Gambling Control Board.
ATTACHMENTS
Copy of Application for Exempt Permit
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CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING STAFF REPORT
AGENDA ITEM 2A
STAFF ORIGINATOR: Jolleen Chaika, City Clerk
MEETING DATE: February 26, 2024
TOPIC: Election Judge Pay
VOTE REQUIRED: 3/5
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BACKGROUND
In 2020, City Council approved an increase in Election Judge pay, approving rates of $12.00 per
hour for Election Judges/$14.00 per hour for Head Judges for municipal elections and primaries
and $13.00 per hour for Election Judges/$16.00 per hour for Head Judges for general elections.
These rates have remained unchanged since that time.
While the past practice and past staff recommendations had been to pay different rates
according to what election was taking place, current staff recommends a consistent pay rate for
Election Judges and Head Judges regardless of the election. This recommendation is based on the
fact that those who choose to serve in this capacity are required to complete all the same tasks
and are required to work the same hours whether it is a municipal election , a primary, or a
general election. While the numbers of voters may vary based on the election, the statutorily
required duties and obligations remain the same.
It is also becoming increasingly difficult to recruit for these positions. While the City of Lino Lakes
has an adequate number of Election Judges to serve in the upcoming Presidential Nominating
Primary (PNP), we are still very short for the upcoming November election. Cities throughout
Anoka County and much of Minnesota are struggling to staff even the PNP. An increase in pay
may aid in recruiting the election judges required to fully staf f the City’s polling locations for the
November election. Anoka County Elections has only hired Election Judges for the purposes of
processing absentee ballots this year; the pay rate they have set for that position is $15.41 per
hour; they anticipate an increase in pay for next year’s elections.
Based on these considerations, staff suggests an increase in Election Judge pay to $15.00 per
hour and increase in Head Judge pay to $17.00 per hour for all elections. There is no anticipated
budget impact for 2024 as election judge salary expenses for the PNP will be fully reimbursed;
staff elected to not include the reimbursement into 2024 budget calculations as a precautionary
measure.
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends consideration of an increase in Election Judge pay to $15.00 per hour and
increase in Head Judge pay to $17.00 per hour for all elections.
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CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING STAFF REPORT
AGENDA ITEM 3A
STAFF ORIGINATOR: Meg Sawyer, Human Resources and Communications Manager
MEETING DATE: February 26, 2024
TOPIC: Consider Appointment of Paid On-Call Firefighter
VOTE REQUIRED: 3/5
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INTRODUCTION
The City Council is being asked to approve the appointment of James Fisher to the Paid On-Call
Firefighter position in the Public Safety Department.
BACKGROUND
Staff has completed the recruitment process, provided a conditional offer, and is
recommending the approval of Fisher for the Paid On-Call Firefighter position.
Fisher will be stationed at Fire Station 1. Currently the City has 8 firefighters at Fire Station 1
and 11 firefighters at Fire Station 2. Full staffed would be 20 firefighters at each station.
The hourly wage will be $21.79 per hour. Upon completion of 5 years of service, Fisher would
be eligible for a rate increase.
With the Council’s approval, Fisher would start in the position on March 4, 2024.
RECOMMENDATION
Please approve the appointment of James Fisher to the Paid On-Call Firefighter position.
ATTACHMENTS
None
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